Full-Time

Assistant Vice President Project Controls

Signals & Train Control

Posted on 9/4/2025

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$142k - $193.3k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

One day per week telework option.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
  • Masters degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for program control activities for the project's entire lifecycle (planning phase through handover to operating owner).
  • Supports a Project Executive and project team: Develop/review estimate and schedule impacts with change orders, claims, time extension requests, and disputes.
  • Evaluate actual project performance, risk identification/mitigation, and recovery plans. Recommend course changes when escalated items require changes.
  • Manage financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spend per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding.
  • Develop/review conceptual estimates and durations for projects.
  • Establish force account needs for projects.
  • Directly responsible for project controls team continued skill development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.
  • PMI-SP, EVP, CCP, or CPE Certifications are desirable.
  • Alternative Delivery experience preferred.
  • Significant experience in project management for major construction projects or project controls with highly complex systems preferred.
  • Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
  • Must have focus and ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
  • Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
  • Must possess excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
  • Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
  • Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
  • Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
  • TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
  • MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
  • Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.

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